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2008 Jeep PATRIOT 4X4: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

171 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

64,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 160 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 47 of 171 complaints (27.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation4124.0%
Steering behavior3017.5%
Fuel system concerns2816.4%
Braking behavior1911.1%
Transmission and shifting1810.5%
Electrical and battery issues84.7%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel/Propulsion System
47
Suspension
37
Steering
24
Engine
22
Power Train
17
Structure:Body
14
Electrical System
13
Unknown Or Other
11
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel/Propulsion System47
Suspension37
Steering24
Engine22
Power Train17
Structure:Body14
Electrical System13
Unknown Or Other11

Fuel/Propulsion System: 47; Suspension: 37; Steering: 24; Engine: 22; Power Train: 17; Structure:Body: 14; Electrical System: 13; Unknown Or Other: 11

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
12
25,000 to 49,999
42
50,000 to 74,999
41
75,000 to 99,999
25
100,000 to 149,999
33
150,000 and above
7
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00012
25,000 to 49,99942
50,000 to 74,99941
75,000 to 99,99925
100,000 to 149,99933
150,000 and above7

Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 42; 50,000 to 74,999: 41; 75,000 to 99,999: 25; 100,000 to 149,999: 33; 150,000 and above: 7

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (42). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2008
4
2009
4
2010
16
2011
19
2012
26
2013
16
2014
15
2015
15
2016
23
2017
13
2018
12
2019
8
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20084
20094
201016
201119
201226
201316
201415
201515
201623
201713
201812
20198

2008: 4; 2009: 4; 2010: 16; 2011: 19; 2012: 26; 2013: 16; 2014: 15; 2015: 15; 2016: 23; 2017: 13; 2018: 12; 2019: 8

Pattern summary

Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 41 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 30 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 28 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10222056 · 2008-03-23 (March 23, 2008)

4WD! DEFAULT LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AS ACCORDING TO MANUAL. FOUR TRIPS TO FIRST DEALERSHIP FOR THE INITIAL REPAIRS. PROBLEM RESOLVED TOLD WAS FAULTY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. SINCE THEN, 4WD! AND ESP/BAS DEFAULT LIGHTS CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. WAITING FOR RESULTS. WHEN DEFAULT OCCURS THE 4WD IS DISABLED W/O WARNING, THUS, CAUSING A HAZARD WHEN DRIVING. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10222056 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10231032 · 2008-06-14 (June 14, 2008)

HEADLINER IS LOOSE IN MY 2008 JEEP PATRIOT. SLAPS VIOLENTLY AGAINST ROOF. NOISE IS SO LOUD, IT SOUNDS LIKE A HELICOPTER (NO EXAGGERATION). THIS HAPPENS WHEN A WINDOW IS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. TO AN UNSUSPECTING DRIVER, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT SCARED ME THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. MY SIX YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE BACK SEAT AS I WAS TAKING HER FOR HER FIRST RIDE IN MY BRAND NEW CAR, SHE PUT THE BACK WINDOW DOWN AND THIS LOUD HELICOPTER NOISE CAME OUT OF NOWHERE. I LITERALLY JUMP IN MY SEAT AS I WAS DRIVING. I COULD HAVE VERY EASILY WRECKED THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10231032 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10239674 · 2008-08-25 (August 25, 2008)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. WHILE DRIVING GREATER THAN 40 MPH WITH BOTH REAR WINDOWS OPENED, THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT IS UNABLE TO SEE ONCOMING TRAFFIC THROUGH THE SIDE MIRROR AND THE NOISE IS UNBEARABLE. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE DEALER AGREED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND FOUND NO FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,506 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,622. UPDATED 09/25/08 *BF UPDATED 09/26/…

Owner-reported narrative. 4,506 miles reported. Look up ODI 10239674 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10252456 · 2008-12-21 (December 21, 2008)

WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW REAR OF VEHICLE BECOMES COVERED WITH SNOW OBSCURING TAIL LIGHTS, LICENSE PLATE. MANUFACTURER OFFERS AN AFTER MARKET REAR DEFLECTOR,THAT IS SUPPOSED TO HELP CORRECT PROBLEM. COST IS AROUND $200.00. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10252456 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10264913 · 2009-04-10 (April 10, 2009)

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH 17" TIRES AND WHEELS. SPARE IS LIMITED USE 16" TIRE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10264913 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10267741 · 2009-05-05 (May 5, 2009)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GEAR BOX WAS PLACED IN AN UNDESIRABLE LOCATION. WHEN SHE RESTED HER HAND, SHE WOULD REPEATEDLY KNOCK THE SHIFTER OUT OF ITS INTENDED POSITION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,700.

Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 10267741 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10275841 · 2009-07-06 (July 6, 2009)

THERE IS A WATER LEAK COMING FROM THE ROOF AREA AFTER A RAIN WITH VEHICLE PARKED OUTSIDE. MOST OF IT IS COMING DOWN NEAR THE DOME LIGHTS UPON STOPPING FROM FORWARD MOTION. IT CAUSES WATER TO GO INTO THE DASH AND ELECTRONICS PANEL AND ONTO DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. SUNROOF SEAL WAS REPLACED BY DEALER WITH NO RESULT. I RETURNED IT TO DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND REPAIR. MAJOR HIDDEN WATER DAMAGE SUSPECTED. DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT GET MFG INVOLVED AT THIS TIME. I REQUESTED A REPLACEMENT AND WAS TOLD IT COULD NOT BE DONE WITHOUT A TRADE…

Owner-reported narrative. 19,515 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275841 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10293950 · 2009-11-30 (November 30, 2009)

SENTRY KEY RECEIVER FAILED IN STEERING COLUMN. THERE IS NO WAY TO START ENGINE WHEN COMPONENT FAILS, VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR. FULL REPAIR AND TOW COVERED BY WARRANTY, HOWEVER THIS RUNS OUT AT 36K MILES. AFTER THAT CONSUMER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TOW COSTS AND REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY PART, WHICH IS NOT A COMPONENT SUBJECT TO WEAR AND TEAR OF USE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 31,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10293950 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.